Larry Staten DeWise was born September 14, 1948 in Uriah, AL to the late Levearn 'Boots' and Truddie DeWise.

Larry attended Frisco City High School where he graduated in 1966. Larry worked for Southern Pine Electric Cooperative for 38 years.  He was affectionately known as 'Chief' to friends and coworkers

A long time resident of Megargel, AL, Larry enjoyed  and collected classic  cars. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and participated in many tribal activities after his retirement.

Larry passed away on September 14, 2019, his  71st birthday, at Mobile Infirmary surrounded by friends and family.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Joann Gill DeWise; son, Stan DeWise (Amy) of Daphne, AL; stepchildren: Janet Gunn (Ryan) of Brewton, AL, Steven Aplin of Uriah, AL, and Amy Jay of Megargel, AL; sister, Sara Jane Wiggins (Janice) of Frisco City, AL; brothers: Murrell DeWise of Pascagoula, MS, Ronnie DeWise (Sandy) of Uriah, AL; aunt, Linda Cook (Ronny) of Magnolia Springs, AL; grandchildren: Haleigh Ridgeway, Aaron Bosarge, Samuel Bosarge, Peyton Wilkins, Nathan Aplin, Brooklyn Jay and Parker DeWise.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 11 AM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Sowell Old Field Cemetery in Goodway, AL.

Active pallbearers will be Johnny Andrews, Pat Harrison, Johnny Jordan, Chuck Pumphrey, Daivd Saucer and Chad Addison.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rance Wiggins, Aaron Bosarge, Samuel Bosarge, Peyton Wikins, Nathan Aplin, Parker DeWise.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 10 AM until service time 11 AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.